“We’ve made room for you.” These words were shown to my wife Hendrina and me through the actions and words of many people as we prepared for my incarceration, walked through that journey, and faced the time to come home. I didn’t deserve their grace and hospitality...
Before Lawrence encountered Christ, his life was unraveling. He grew up in a small village in Kenya, and later moved to Nairobi, where he held several jobs and started small businesses. Despite his efforts to build a stable life, he faced hardships that led him to...
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” The Apostle Paul didn’t write these words to people who had a lot of reasons to celebrate. He wrote these words to the church in Philippi that was facing persecution. How could he say such a thing to people...
As the end of the year draws near and the holidays begin to fill our days and minds, I want to share a story that left a profound impact on my heart. From 2003 to 2006, I served as a chaplain in a federal women’s facility. Within that prison was a hospital where...
Matthew, a U.S. military veteran, knows firsthand the challenges of life after combat and the power of faith to transform even the darkest circumstances. “My father was a deacon, and my mom was in the choir. I grew up going to church every Wednesday and Sunday,”...
This past summer, my wife, Hendrina, and I attended a funeral. The celebration of life included stories of quirky habits, acts of kindness, and a steadfast walk with Jesus. Those who loved the man who passed away were understandably saddened and left with a void that...
